Marc Marquez takes MotoGP points lead with San Marino grand prix win
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:41 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Marc Marquez secured his fifth victory of the season at the Misano circuit in San Marino on Sunday, moving to the top of the MotoGP drivers' standings. The 33-year-old Spaniard finished 0.657 seconds ahead of his brother Alex Marquez, with Pedro Acosta completing the podium in third place. Pole-sitter Marco Bezzecchi crashed out of the race on the second lap. Jorge Martin, who held the previous championship lead, finished in fifth place. Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin are now level on 274 points after 14 races, but Marquez holds the lead due to his superior number of race victories. The championship continues with the next round in Austria, scheduled for 18-20 September.
- •Marc Marquez won at Misano to secure his fifth victory of the season.
- •Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin are currently tied on 274 points.
- •Marco Bezzecchi started on pole but crashed out on the second lap.
- •The next MotoGP race weekend is scheduled for 18-20 September in Austria.
- 7:41 AMMotorsport.com — Winners and losers from MotoGP’s decisive San Marino Grand Prix
- 7:41 AMYahoo Sports — Winners and losers from MotoGP’s decisive San Marino Grand Prix
- 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Marquez moves top with MotoGP win in San Marino
- 2:07 PMBBC Sport — Marquez moves top with MotoGP win in San Marino
"The San Marino Grand Prix marked another turning point in the 2026 MotoGP season, as Marc Marquez and Ducati moved to the top in their respective standings. What was expected to be a close two-way fight for victory ultimately became a one-man affair when Marco Bezzecchi faltered after a clean start from pole position. With 14 races complete and the calendar potentially reduced to 21, a new ...Keep reading
"In the home race for both Ducati and Aprilia, one manufacturer celebrated a resounding victory, while the other was left to think if the title is slipping from its grasps
"Defending MotoGP champion Marc Marquez moves top of the drivers' standings with a sprint-race double in San Marino.
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 14, 2026, 7:41 AMWinners and losers from MotoGP’s decisive San Marino Grand Prix
The San Marino Grand Prix marked another turning point in the 2026 MotoGP season, as Marc Marquez and Ducati moved to the top in their respective standings. What was expected to be a close two-way fight for victory ultimately became a one-man affair when Marco Bezzecchi faltered after a clean start from pole position. With 14 races complete and the calendar potentially reduced to 21, a new ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 7:41 AMWinners and losers from MotoGP’s decisive San Marino Grand Prix
In the home race for both Ducati and Aprilia, one manufacturer celebrated a resounding victory, while the other was left to think if the title is slipping from its grasps
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 2:07 PMMarquez moves top with MotoGP win in San Marino
Defending MotoGP champion Marc Marquez moves top of the drivers' standings with a sprint-race double in San Marino.
- BBC SportSep 13, 2026, 2:07 PMMarquez moves top with MotoGP win in San Marino
Defending MotoGP champion Marc Marquez moves top of the drivers' standings with a sprint-race double in San Marino.
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